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Solitaire Lodge provides a luxurious setting where the accent is on peace and privacy. There you will explore areas of unspoilt natural beauty and sample the finest cuisine New Zealand has to offer. The lodge nestles on a private peninsula overlooking legendary Lake Tarawera. Staying there is a wonderful experience combining luxury and indulgence.

Minutes from your doorstep you will discover secluded private bays, hot water beaches, majestic forest waterfalls and natural thermal hot springs beckoning you to soak in. Feeling adventurous; Embark on a scenic helicopter ride over volcanic peaks, skim across the lake in a kayak, set sail on a boat charter, or enjoy world-class trout-fishing or unwind with a decadent spa treatment, take a leisurely bushwalk, or sip a glass of champagne while relaxing in the terrace spa pool.

Renowned for its fine dining, the lodge serves mouth-watering modern New Zealand cuisine prepared with fresh local produce and complemented by superb wines from surrounding vineyards.

Solitaire Lodge also provides an inspirational setting for intimate meetings and events of all kinds. Facilities include: meeting room with lake views, overhead projector, flip charts and internet access. A new conference package is now available.

Whether fishing, swimming, boating, bush walking or simply relaxing by the lake, you are sure of an unforgettable experience. Location: Central North Island, a three-hour drive or 30-minute flight from Auckland, New Zealand.